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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.81, 1,063.35 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.81, 1,063.35 and 400.73 is: 600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.81 : 1,063.35 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.81/1,063.35 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.81x = 1,063.35 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.81x = 426,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,110.93/709.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.32

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